1 AS 2205.3.

1—2003
TM
Australian Standard
AS 2205.3.1

Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal

Method 3.1: Transverse guided bend test

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee WD-006, Testing of
Welds, to supersede AS 2205.3.1—1997.
The objective of this edition is to update the Standard and include editorial changes in
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accordance with current Standards Australia editorial policy.

METHOD

1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out a method for transverse guided bend testing of a welded joint.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT
The following document is referred to in this Standard:
AS
2205 Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal
2205.1 Method 1: General requirements for tests

3 PRINCIPLE
The face, root or side of a transverse weld section is placed in tension by bending with a
former of specified dimensions, then examined to assess the soundness and transverse
ductility of the joint at the weld zone.

4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN

The test specimen shall be prepared in accordance with AS 2205.1 and the following:
(a) Form and dimensions The form and dimensions of the test specimen shall be in
accordance with Figure 1(a), (b), (d) and (g) as follows:
(i) Figure 1(a) — face and root bend test specimens, plate ≤ 20 mm and pipe
≤ 12 mm.
(ii) Figure 1(b) — face and root bend test specimens, plate > 20 mm.
(iii) Figure 1(d) — side bend test specimen in roller jig.
(iv) Figure 1(g) — joggle-butt face and root bend test specimen.
(b) Face and root bend specimen—thickness A face or root bend test specimen shall be
the full thickness of the parent material at the welded joint, for parent metal
thicknesses up to 20 mm.

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